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Its all in the eyes

Its all in the eyes

Such expressive eyes... I had never seen an owl so closely before.
captured at birds of prey show in Leicester, UK.

Such expressive eyes... I had never seen an owl so closely before.
captured at birds of prey show in Leicester, UK.
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Leicester, GB

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upload_date

Oct, 2015

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Awards

Staff Winter Selection 2015

Peer Award

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Top Choice

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Superb Composition

+30

Absolute Masterpiece

+19

Magnificent Capture

+16

All Star

+2

Outstanding Creativity

+1

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Great capture

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so gorgeous!

Thanks Quincy. Thanks Sonja. :)

Love the eyes Great Job

Thanks David.

Wonderful close up and details!

:) Thanks Lorraine.

nice!

Thanks Ovos. :)

Great one !

:) Thanks Dmitry.

Great photo, try croping it a bit tighter

:) Thanks for the review. I'll remember it for the next time.

great one!

Beautiful Photo.....just amazing...love your work!

Thanks Sunboy that's kind of you... :) :)

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This is a fantastic close up, a wonderful image!

:) Thank you Nigel.

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Behind The Lens

Location

This was taken during the grand event for King Richard III's reinterment held in Leicester, UK. March 2015.

Time

It was in the afternoon on a bright day.

Lighting

This was captured in the natural light.

Equipment

D5300 and the basic kit lens 18-55 mm lens. No flash used.

Inspiration

I had never seen an owl so closely before..the mesmerizing eyes just made me fall deep in them.. :) The stare was just direct connect for a second before I placed the camera on my eye.

Editing

No processing done..but cropped pic.

In my camera bag

D5300 and basic kit lens. An extra battery, a card and a lens cleaning cloth.

Feedback

Keep Clicking!! Keep Experimenting !! Nature is very beautiful. Love it and capture your memories on the sensor. :)

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